5ft 3in D-Day hero who captured German army’s 7ft 6in giant in World War Two dies aged 97 Corporal Roberts took the surrender of 7ft 6in Jakob Nacken in September 1944 Before that he was nearly killed several times during the Battle of Normandy He died in his sleep at Bournemouth Hospital on August 1 … Read more
The tallest waterfall in Ecuador has run dry after a mysterious sinkhole opened up under the river that fed it The San Rafael waterfall in Ecuador, the tallest in the country, has run dry A large sinkhole opened up underneath the river that fed the falls Local officials are researching the cause of the sinkhole … Read more
Florida’s tallest launch roller coaster, which peaks at 150 feet and hits speeds of over 60mph, welcomes its first brave riders Steel coaster Tigris is making its debut today at the Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa Bay The triple-launch ride’s 1,800ft steel track is designed to mimic the agility of a tiger The new … Read more